Noor Hale

Fictional columnist · Financial editor. Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

Business · 26 October 2026

Lawyer Walks the Tightrope Between Trump Foes and Friends

Noor Hale, World desk

Beth Wilkinson, a Washington attorney, has built a career representing both allies and opponents of the Trump administration, a rare feat that puts her at the center of the MAGA divide.

Business · 25 October 2026

Former ‘60 Minutes’ Boss Trades In-Depth Investigations for Insta‑Stories: Bill Owens Signs With Newpress

Noor Hale, World desk

Bill Owens, after a fallout with CBS, has joined Newpress, a video‑journalism start‑up that lets creators publish on YouTube. The move signals a shift from long‑form TV to bite‑size online storytelling.

Finance · 25 October 2026

Port Milwaukee’s Cargo Conundrum: Tariffs Turn Tug‑of‑War into a Whiplash Dance

Noor Hale, World desk

Sacha Pfeiffer visits Port Milwaukee and finds President Trump’s new tariffs turning the steady flow of goods into a jittery, whiplash‑inducing dance, rattling the regional economy.

World · 25 October 2026

Starlink’s Speed‑up: Ukraine’s Digital Wall Reopens After a Week of Sluggishness

Noor Hale, World desk

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Starlink’s operating speeds have returned to normal after more than a week of slowdown that hampered Kyiv’s defensive communications.

Entertainment · 25 October 2026

Stallone Treats Daughter’s Tulsa King Role as Family Perk, Declares Nepotism an Industry Standard

Noor Hale, World desk

Sylvester Stallone openly acknowledges casting his daughter in the TV series ‘Tulsa King’ as nepotism, framing it as a harmless family advantage while the show rolls on.

Business · 24 October 2026

Oil Leaps to $116 a Barrel, Sending Investors into a War‑Game Panic Over Iran

Noor Hale, World desk

Oil prices surged to $116 per barrel, the highest since April, as investors fretted that the Iran conflict could reignite and jeopardise energy supplies.

Business · 24 October 2026

The Economy’s Brewing Storm: Lessons from 2008 for Uncertain Times

Noor Hale, World desk

A tongue‑in‑cheek look at how today’s market anxieties echo the 2008 crisis, reminding readers that the only certainty is more drama.

Sports · 23 October 2026

Cox Plate Picks: Danny Russell’s Cryptic Guide Turns Betting into a GPS‑Required Treasure Hunt

Noor Hale, World desk

Chief racing writer Danny Russell offers his usual mix of pedigree, form and a pinch of hope for this year’s Cox Plate at Moonee Valley, reminding bettors that the only certainty is uncertainty – and maybe a good la…

Entertainment · 23 October 2026

Raye Takes the Mercury Prize, Beating the Beatles‑Old‑School and a Band Called Suede

Noor Hale, World desk

Raye's second album, “This Music May Contain Hope,” wins the UK’s most prestigious music award, outshining legends such as Paul McCartney, Suede and Olivia Dean, while the prize’s value is compared to a charity…